A Hidden "Feature" of the Cornwall IV


The Cornwall IV is so sensitive in all respects.  Source, cables, power, time of day, recording, tubes---it is so revealing of changes you make.  I won't say it's scientifically transparent.  Instead, I'd say that it's overtly shows a difference with every change you make.  That can become a game or enjoyable in its own right, and draw you away from the music.

The good news is the Cornwall IVs are clearly a musical speaker.  This translates into most swaps of gear in and out sounding pleasant in their own right.    

Here's the problem:   I can easily sit tight with the Cornwalls and any decent setup of attached kit. But it is so utterly intoxicating to hear so many different things play with the Cornwalls.  

Curiosity killed the cat.  This cat might end up in bankruptcy!

What a wonderful loudspeaker. 
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Head throbbing treble.   Searing treble w wrong amp. 
  To much treble.  
As mentioned.  How much is klipscch paying you.  ?????
Yes, listened to several Klipsch offerings, 
    Yes, the newer incarnations are much more easier on the ears than the older models.
    As mentioned, amps, sources, and the recording is a huge factor in the Klipsch sound!

  Ok, maybe I came off as confrontational, not what I wanted to do.
it did sound trite and rude, I re read my post
    While not the ear splitting and molar gritting sound of the 1993 cornerhorns, the newer models are easier on the ears with the correct amplification.


 Cheers.